Free exhibition guide

Sow Our Resistances: An Activist Exhibition Free to Visit at the Maif Social Club

Contemporary artists imagine fairer, more sustainable futures in the exhibition Semons nos résistances, which is free to visit at the Maif Social Club from 17 October 2026 to 24 July 2027.

Gulahallat: an exhibition exploring Sámi contemporary art at the Finnish Institute

Sami contemporary art takes center stage at the Finnish Institute this autumn, with a new free exhibition titled "Gulahallat." Make your way to the Nordic Cultural Centre until October 24, 2026 to discover the works and craftsmanship of around a dozen Sami artists, including Hildá Länsman, Outi Pieski, and Marja Helander.

We are (still) here : the final days of the free urban art exhibition at the Petit Palais

After its first edition in 2024, the We are here exhibition is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich journey through urban art right in the heart of the Paris Beaux-Arts Museum’s collections. The exhibition is free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026.

The TGV celebrates its 45th anniversary with a free, immersive exhibition in Paris.

Forty-five years after the first TGV entered service, SNCF Voyageurs revisits the story of high-speed rail with an immersive exhibition opening at Espace Commines in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement.

Exhibition ALTAR: Palucki Studio x Polish Library of Paris (Paris Design Week)

ALTAR: The Polish Library in Paris showcases Palucki Studio's sculptural design for Paris Design Week 2026

Exploring Magic: a free, mystical exhibition that enchants the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Fancy a fairy-tale interlude in the heart of the capital? From September 25 to November 25, 2026, the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery unveils Exploring Magic, a collective exhibition bringing together artists from around the world to delve into myths and folklores from the five continents. A remarkable artistic journey to discover in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Opening on September 24, 2026 from 29h to 22h, BY RSVP.

10,000 years of culinary travel: the free exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Centre

From September 11 to November 10, 2026, the Chinese Cultural Centre is hosting the free exhibition "10,000 Years of Culinary Journey." Through an interactive tour that blends historical artifacts and technology, discover the millennia-old story and rituals of Chinese cuisine in the 7th arrondissement.

[IN]IMAGINABLE: Imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism on display at Fluctuart

This autumn, the Fluctuart barge in Paris invites you to immerse yourself in the imaginaries born from lowbrow and pop surrealism. Catch it through December 20, 2026 to discover "[IN]IMAGINABLE", a free new exhibition that reveals a space where reality tips into fiction!

PhotoSaintGermain 2026: The Left Bank's photo festival returns this autumn

It's back: head to Paris' Saint-Germain-des-Prés district to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event not to be missed, running November 5–28, 2026.

The 17th’s Retro Days: vintage cars face the Arc de Triomphe this Saturday

The 17 Retro Show transforms Carnot Avenue into a showroom of vintage cars and collectible motorcycles, with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement.

Free late-night opening at the Bourse de Commerce: find out the date of the next museum evening.

Craving to explore the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free nocturnal opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this must-visit art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The Soul of Paris: a free exhibition for the 2026 Heritage Days at the Atelier des Rêves

L’Âme de Paris, the free Heritage Days 2026 exhibition, welcomes you to Atelier des Rêves in the 14th arrondissement on September 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Paris Historical Library: two design events to check out before September 19

Design remains on view at the Hôtel de Lamoignon for a few more days, where two free installations are open to visitors until 19 September 2026.

Summer Fireworks in Paris: the collective contemporary art exhibition at Goldshteyn-Saatort

The group exhibition Summer Fireworks reopened its doors on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, after its summer break. On view until September 15 at 7 rue de Verneuil, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, it brings together artists from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Paris Design Week 2026: a few days left to discover 23 young designers at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will soon close Vivement Demain #5. Until September 13, 2026, there are only a few days left to explore the work of 23 freshly graduated designers.

This free design exhibition is closing soon at Lafayette Anticipations.

Last days at Lafayette Anticipations for this free exhibition that delves into the materials, gestures and uses of contemporary design, on view until September 13, 2026.

A free exhibition introduces the new Arabic design scene to the IMA during Paris Design Week 2026.

The young Arabic design scene makes its mark at the Institut du Monde Arabe during Paris Design Week. From September 10 to 20, 2026, a free exhibition highlights a new generation of creators and their take on shapes, materials, and everyday use.

Bombes Météo: the street-art collective exhibition that aims to raise the alarm about climate disasters

For its season-opening show, Galerie Nature Forte in Paris brings together around thirty urban artists. Titled “Bombes Météo,” this collective, free installation aims to raise awareness of climate disasters—and more broadly, the current ecological crisis. Come see their works from September 10 to October 3, 2026 in the 10th arrondissement of the capital.

Open studios by Pré-Saint-Gervais artists 2026: this edition's program

The artists' studios of Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an exceptional 15th edition, centered on the theme "Daybreak." Come meet around a hundred artists and discover Pré Saint-Gervais, its street art and its exhibitions on the weekend of 26 and 27 September 2026.

All is in order: the offbeat exhibition at the Swedish Institute for Paris Design Week - our photos

This autumn, the Swedish Institute reveals its shared sense of order, one of the pillars of Swedish culture. Mark your calendars from September 2 to October 4, 2026 to discover this collective, free-spirited exhibition that blends art and fashion, presented for Paris Design Week.